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HellBound Books' Anthology of Splatterpunk
splat·ter·punk
noun
informal
splatterpunk
“ A literary genre characterized by graphically described scenes of an extremely gory nature .”
HellBound Books are incredibly proud to present to you horror most raw and visceral, two-dozen suitably graphic, horrific tales of terror designed to churn the stomach and curdle the blood.
This superlative tome is an absolute must for fans of Richard Laymon, Clive Barker, Monica J. O’Rourke, Matt Shaw, Wrath James White and Jack Ketchum – all put to paper by some of the brightest new stars writing in the genre today.
Featuring stories Nick Clements, Carlton Herzog, NJ Gallegos, Scotty Milder, Steve Stark, Frederick Pangbourne, Cristalena Fury, Amber Willis, Kenneth Amenn, Erica Summers, Allie Guilderson, Cory Andrews, Andrew P. Weston, Shula Link, Carlton Herzog, DW Milton, Brent Bosworth, JD Fuller, Robert Allen, C.M. Noel, Julian Grant, Jay Sykes, Phil Williams, and the incomparable James H Longmore
noun
informal
splatterpunk
“ A literary genre characterized by graphically described scenes of an extremely gory nature .”
HellBound Books are incredibly proud to present to you horror most raw and visceral, two-dozen suitably graphic, horrific tales of terror designed to churn the stomach and curdle the blood.
This superlative tome is an absolute must for fans of Richard Laymon, Clive Barker, Monica J. O’Rourke, Matt Shaw, Wrath James White and Jack Ketchum – all put to paper by some of the brightest new stars writing in the genre today.
Featuring stories Nick Clements, Carlton Herzog, NJ Gallegos, Scotty Milder, Steve Stark, Frederick Pangbourne, Cristalena Fury, Amber Willis, Kenneth Amenn, Erica Summers, Allie Guilderson, Cory Andrews, Andrew P. Weston, Shula Link, Carlton Herzog, DW Milton, Brent Bosworth, JD Fuller, Robert Allen, C.M. Noel, Julian Grant, Jay Sykes, Phil Williams, and the incomparable James H Longmore
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Published March 28, 2023
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September 21, 2025
like most collection of stories is always a mistake. There are some that hit and some that don’t. But one thing is for sure, but this one you’re definitely getting a lot of unique reads. From an insertion twist on troll and werewolf stories to stories about making chili. This book is full of new interesting reads.
April 6, 2023
I'm published in this anthology so I am biased but I thought it was such a gruesome and amazing collection of short stories!
May 1, 2023
I do have a story within this collection so my review might be mildly biased. But… this collection for the most part was amazing. Gratuitous gore throughout and some truly shocking stories (in the best way).
Favorites: The Contest by Cory Andrews, The Extremely Polite Vivisection of Kevin Gray, Undone by C.M. Noel, and my personal favorite which might be one of the most gruesome and disturbing stories I’ve ever read; Snuffed: Fifty Shades of F****d Up by James H Longmore.
Favorites: The Contest by Cory Andrews, The Extremely Polite Vivisection of Kevin Gray, Undone by C.M. Noel, and my personal favorite which might be one of the most gruesome and disturbing stories I’ve ever read; Snuffed: Fifty Shades of F****d Up by James H Longmore.
April 18, 2023
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April 26, 2023
Anthology of Splatterpunk – Hellbound Books
*Book was provided for an honest review*
I am relatively new to the Splatterpunk genre. Of course, I’ve read horror forever, but only recently have I found the extremes Splatterpunk goes to. So, this anthology was a nice overview of what the genre holds and can produce. These stories would also be a good starting point for new Splatterpunk readers since I found them bloody, but not particularly extreme.
The best way I have seen Splatterpunk defined is by author Brian Keene, who said: “If it's transgressive, addressing social or political ills, not pulling punches, and pushing the boundaries, then it's Splatterpunk.”
Whether you are new to the genre or an inveterate reader this collection is still worth a read. There are 24 tales of mayhem, murder, and revenge. I also appreciate the inclusion of several female horror writers. The stories are so varied that there’s something here for everyone, whether you like a revenge story, a Lovecraftian theme, a Western, a Greek tragedy, or a good old-fashioned cabin in the woods massacre.
There are so many stories I can’t go through each one, but here’s a peek at a few I found most memorable and enjoyable:
Continuing Education by N.J. Gallegos: A serial killer who likes to kidnap pretty women jogging through the park gets a surprise when he goes for his next victim. A med student who is looking for revenge turns the tables on our killer.
I have now read 3 short stories (2 of which are in this book) by Carlton Herzog and they are so widely different, yet similar in their strangeness that I have become a fan. In this collection is Black Easter: Containing S&M that ends in death, a brain worm, the power to control other people, feminism, and a world vs. the worms war.
His second story is completely different: The Kingdom of Blood and Miracles. First, let’s just take a second to appreciate that title. This story takes place in a fictional kingdom with characters from Greek myths and trolls. This story gave me shades of Shakespeare and Tanith Lee. Big fan of both so this story was one of my favorites.
I could go on, but the best thing to do is simply read this book for yourself. No, you probably won’t like every story, they are widely different from each other, but I think there is enough creativity and adventure in here to satisfy any horror fan.
Just a side note to Hellbound books:
There were some continuity errors with people’s names and some grammatical issues. Another pass by an editor or a proofreader would be recommended.
*Book was provided for an honest review*
I am relatively new to the Splatterpunk genre. Of course, I’ve read horror forever, but only recently have I found the extremes Splatterpunk goes to. So, this anthology was a nice overview of what the genre holds and can produce. These stories would also be a good starting point for new Splatterpunk readers since I found them bloody, but not particularly extreme.
The best way I have seen Splatterpunk defined is by author Brian Keene, who said: “If it's transgressive, addressing social or political ills, not pulling punches, and pushing the boundaries, then it's Splatterpunk.”
Whether you are new to the genre or an inveterate reader this collection is still worth a read. There are 24 tales of mayhem, murder, and revenge. I also appreciate the inclusion of several female horror writers. The stories are so varied that there’s something here for everyone, whether you like a revenge story, a Lovecraftian theme, a Western, a Greek tragedy, or a good old-fashioned cabin in the woods massacre.
There are so many stories I can’t go through each one, but here’s a peek at a few I found most memorable and enjoyable:
Continuing Education by N.J. Gallegos: A serial killer who likes to kidnap pretty women jogging through the park gets a surprise when he goes for his next victim. A med student who is looking for revenge turns the tables on our killer.
I have now read 3 short stories (2 of which are in this book) by Carlton Herzog and they are so widely different, yet similar in their strangeness that I have become a fan. In this collection is Black Easter: Containing S&M that ends in death, a brain worm, the power to control other people, feminism, and a world vs. the worms war.
His second story is completely different: The Kingdom of Blood and Miracles. First, let’s just take a second to appreciate that title. This story takes place in a fictional kingdom with characters from Greek myths and trolls. This story gave me shades of Shakespeare and Tanith Lee. Big fan of both so this story was one of my favorites.
I could go on, but the best thing to do is simply read this book for yourself. No, you probably won’t like every story, they are widely different from each other, but I think there is enough creativity and adventure in here to satisfy any horror fan.
Just a side note to Hellbound books:
There were some continuity errors with people’s names and some grammatical issues. Another pass by an editor or a proofreader would be recommended.
July 5, 2023
"Well, dip me in egg wash and roll me in flour, I’m about to become a southern fried son of a bitch!"
Hellbound Books' Anthology of Splatterpunk is a collection of 24 splatterpunk stories.
These stories were pretty entertaining. I'm not sure that some of them fit the splatterpunk theme necessarily but, like with every anthology collection, there were both standouts and stories that were just okay.
A few of my favorites include:
🩸Continuing Education by NJ Gallegos
🩸The Contract by Andrew P. Weston
🩸The Pearl in a Cup by DW Milton
🩸Victim by Julian Grant
If you like gory short horror stories then I would recommend checking this one out.
Hellbound Books' Anthology of Splatterpunk is a collection of 24 splatterpunk stories.
These stories were pretty entertaining. I'm not sure that some of them fit the splatterpunk theme necessarily but, like with every anthology collection, there were both standouts and stories that were just okay.
A few of my favorites include:
🩸Continuing Education by NJ Gallegos
🩸The Contract by Andrew P. Weston
🩸The Pearl in a Cup by DW Milton
🩸Victim by Julian Grant
If you like gory short horror stories then I would recommend checking this one out.
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May 8, 2025
I loved the anthology as a whole, there were shorts I liked and others I didn’t as much
Continuing education, the contest and snuffed were my top three, the plot twist in snuffed was insane I never would have expected it 😭😭😭
There were two in here that were in second person… I don’t like second person
Continuing education, the contest and snuffed were my top three, the plot twist in snuffed was insane I never would have expected it 😭😭😭
There were two in here that were in second person… I don’t like second person
May 10, 2023
I was given an advanced reader copy by Henry Roi PR @HenryRoiPR and @HellBoundBooks My reviews are always honest and all opinions are my own. #AnthologyofSplatterPunk #HellBoundBooks #HenryRoiPR #ARCBookReview #Horror #Anthology #BookReview #gifted
I have loved Horror for a long time and have to say a lot of the time I enjoy splatter punk. This anthology offers twenty tales that take the genre and go to town. A lot of the stories were enjoyable, there was only one I wasn’t too keen on but generally with anthologies you can expect that not every short story is going to be a hit or favourite. That said this takes the genre and offers something for everyone. You’ve got body horror, gore, viscera, rats (my personal favourite) and so much more.
While I said one just didn’t do it for me, four really did and the others were all up there. But my ultimate favourites, please do not question my sanity (I assure you it is fine) where, Ends to Meat by Steve Stark, Snowman’s Land by Kenneth Amenn, The Chainsaw Masquerade by Allie Guilderson and The Extremely Polite Vivisection of Kevin Gray by Shula Link. The latter is partly due to the story but mostly due to the narrator Bramble a creature resembling a predator sloth with a talking board and who is equally adorable and terrifying. That said all entries are great, even the one that was a bit of a miss for me, Snuffed by James H Longmore, still captured elements of the genre well.
As already said this anthology I think is brilliant mostly in the sense that the stories offer something for fans of the genres. Not all of them include every aspect, as to be expected with any genre, but throughout the collection you are sure to find something that fits your niche. The writing of each story fits the narrative perfectly and captures the horror of it all. It is clear that the curator of the collection, Michael J Moore, knows what they are doing and how to create an offering that will have something for everyone to enjoy.
Obviously as you would expect from the title this one comes with a lot of trigger warnings so please do not go into this if you don’t like or at least can’t tolerate violence, gore and demented things. It’s fiction at the end of the day but it’s dark fiction and it’s worth taking a time to check the triggers before proceeding on but if you enjoy a good gory horror collection this one is bound to have at least a few stories you will devour.
I have loved Horror for a long time and have to say a lot of the time I enjoy splatter punk. This anthology offers twenty tales that take the genre and go to town. A lot of the stories were enjoyable, there was only one I wasn’t too keen on but generally with anthologies you can expect that not every short story is going to be a hit or favourite. That said this takes the genre and offers something for everyone. You’ve got body horror, gore, viscera, rats (my personal favourite) and so much more.
While I said one just didn’t do it for me, four really did and the others were all up there. But my ultimate favourites, please do not question my sanity (I assure you it is fine) where, Ends to Meat by Steve Stark, Snowman’s Land by Kenneth Amenn, The Chainsaw Masquerade by Allie Guilderson and The Extremely Polite Vivisection of Kevin Gray by Shula Link. The latter is partly due to the story but mostly due to the narrator Bramble a creature resembling a predator sloth with a talking board and who is equally adorable and terrifying. That said all entries are great, even the one that was a bit of a miss for me, Snuffed by James H Longmore, still captured elements of the genre well.
As already said this anthology I think is brilliant mostly in the sense that the stories offer something for fans of the genres. Not all of them include every aspect, as to be expected with any genre, but throughout the collection you are sure to find something that fits your niche. The writing of each story fits the narrative perfectly and captures the horror of it all. It is clear that the curator of the collection, Michael J Moore, knows what they are doing and how to create an offering that will have something for everyone to enjoy.
Obviously as you would expect from the title this one comes with a lot of trigger warnings so please do not go into this if you don’t like or at least can’t tolerate violence, gore and demented things. It’s fiction at the end of the day but it’s dark fiction and it’s worth taking a time to check the triggers before proceeding on but if you enjoy a good gory horror collection this one is bound to have at least a few stories you will devour.
May 19, 2023
"Hellbound Splatterpunk Anthology" by Hell Bound Books. I was sent my copy in exchange for an honest review.
Enter the world of Splatterpunk, where demonic rituals occur, revenge is best served cold, and people eat their own genitals.
There are twenty-four splattering tales inside this anthology, all of them terrifyingly extreme in their own right. I found many new to me authors inside, and out of these twenty-four stories, I chose a top six.
"Continuing Education" by NJ Gallegos. This story follows the fate of a serial killer. I thought this story was really shocking and very twisted.
"The Chainsaw Masquerade" by Allie Guilderson gave off major Texas Chainsaw vibes 👌
"The Contest" by Cory Andrews is about chili and cannibals 👨🍳🔪 🍖
"The Contract" by Andrew P. Weston is a deal with the Devil type story.
"The Extremely Polite Vivisection of Kevin Gray" by Shula Link is a hard one to explain. It's really bizarre but very intriguing.
"The Kingdom of Blood and Miracles" by Carlton Herzog is a unique story that incorporates a plague, Greek myths, and trolls together to create a really amazing story. I loved this one the most by far out of all the stories inside.
Enter the world of Splatterpunk, where demonic rituals occur, revenge is best served cold, and people eat their own genitals.
There are twenty-four splattering tales inside this anthology, all of them terrifyingly extreme in their own right. I found many new to me authors inside, and out of these twenty-four stories, I chose a top six.
"Continuing Education" by NJ Gallegos. This story follows the fate of a serial killer. I thought this story was really shocking and very twisted.
"The Chainsaw Masquerade" by Allie Guilderson gave off major Texas Chainsaw vibes 👌
"The Contest" by Cory Andrews is about chili and cannibals 👨🍳🔪 🍖
"The Contract" by Andrew P. Weston is a deal with the Devil type story.
"The Extremely Polite Vivisection of Kevin Gray" by Shula Link is a hard one to explain. It's really bizarre but very intriguing.
"The Kingdom of Blood and Miracles" by Carlton Herzog is a unique story that incorporates a plague, Greek myths, and trolls together to create a really amazing story. I loved this one the most by far out of all the stories inside.
May 14, 2023
I have never read any splatterpunk before, so this was a new experience, I kept thinking about how I felt about it and kept going back to the definition of splatter punk, which is. A literary genre characterized by graphically described scenes of an extremely gory nature."
So is it gory? Yes, in places.
Could it have more graphic? Yes, in some stories.
From what I've read in this book, it is a mixed bag. Some stories made me cringe, but some stories I laughed because they were so out there and strange.
I think if this is your first experience of splatterpunk, then I would recommend this book as your starting point as from what I've been told, some books are a lot worse.
This book won't be for everyone, so if you're a person who hates gore, stay away. If you love to be shocked, scared, and thoroughly entertained, then pick this book up when you can.
So is it gory? Yes, in places.
Could it have more graphic? Yes, in some stories.
From what I've read in this book, it is a mixed bag. Some stories made me cringe, but some stories I laughed because they were so out there and strange.
I think if this is your first experience of splatterpunk, then I would recommend this book as your starting point as from what I've been told, some books are a lot worse.
This book won't be for everyone, so if you're a person who hates gore, stay away. If you love to be shocked, scared, and thoroughly entertained, then pick this book up when you can.
June 1, 2023
Thank you to Hellhound Book Publishers for a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I'm new to splatterpunk but was instantly drawn into this collection of stories.
What I liked the most was that each story was different and there was a great variety of writers. I also liked the variety of stories: some were mild and almost expected. Others were intense and wild, leaving me with the impression of "what did I just read?"
What I disliked about this collection: Some of the stories were incredibly long and did little to peak my interest.
Overall, a good read and introduction to the genre of splatterpunk.
I'm new to splatterpunk but was instantly drawn into this collection of stories.
What I liked the most was that each story was different and there was a great variety of writers. I also liked the variety of stories: some were mild and almost expected. Others were intense and wild, leaving me with the impression of "what did I just read?"
What I disliked about this collection: Some of the stories were incredibly long and did little to peak my interest.
Overall, a good read and introduction to the genre of splatterpunk.
April 24, 2023
I was graciously given this book by Hellbound in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 rounded up.
I have to be in the mood for a short story collection, but let me tell you: there’s something for everyone in here. It’s not the goriest or most shocking thing in the world; however, it is full of talent. Body horror? Check. Psycho killer? Extraterrestrial? Check.
I could taste the influence of Edward Lee, Clive Barker, and Poppy Z. Brite. The greats! Overall, I’m glad I read this and will follow several of these bomb authors.
(Minus .5 star for grammatical and spelling errors).
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 rounded up.
I have to be in the mood for a short story collection, but let me tell you: there’s something for everyone in here. It’s not the goriest or most shocking thing in the world; however, it is full of talent. Body horror? Check. Psycho killer? Extraterrestrial? Check.
I could taste the influence of Edward Lee, Clive Barker, and Poppy Z. Brite. The greats! Overall, I’m glad I read this and will follow several of these bomb authors.
(Minus .5 star for grammatical and spelling errors).
April 26, 2023
Y’all! If you love gore and short stories, this is for you!!! I loved being able to read different views on horrible things. While some stories could be “myth” there are some that could very easily be going on today. If you are easily triggered or reading about horrible things bothers you, this is not for you. If you love sick and demented things like myself give this a shot. Now I need a physical copy to add to my book graveyard. 🖤🖤🖤 #girlswhoread #horrorwhore #hellhoundbooks #splatterpunk #gore #bookreview #bookrecommendations
June 29, 2023
i read this because i’ve been curious about the splatter punk genre for a while, however some of these short stories were a bit disappointing. after hearing so many good things about the genre and hearing it described as “gruesome” and “disgusting” horror with “nothing off limits” it did feel as though some of these stories didn’t quite hit the mark. despite this, i did get a good feel
for the genre as a whole, and there were some really interesting and unique short stories in this anthology.
for the genre as a whole, and there were some really interesting and unique short stories in this anthology.
October 10, 2023
Hit and miss
All of the stories were gruesome, but not all were well-written. A few seemed like they'd been written by 9th graders who'd forgotten about an English assignment and just banged it out at the last minute between Call of Duty campaigns and Mountain Dew refills.
Others were so good, they left me visibly shaking! Stephen King would be proud! All and all I'd def recommend to fellow splatterpunk lovers!
All of the stories were gruesome, but not all were well-written. A few seemed like they'd been written by 9th graders who'd forgotten about an English assignment and just banged it out at the last minute between Call of Duty campaigns and Mountain Dew refills.
Others were so good, they left me visibly shaking! Stephen King would be proud! All and all I'd def recommend to fellow splatterpunk lovers!
July 16, 2023
Debotched stories not for the feint of heart. Great book for splatterpunk enthusiasts. A sharp introduction for newbies. Read at your own risk.
I have enjoyed books in this genre before. This one was a bit too intense for me. It's well written, and the stories are original.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I have enjoyed books in this genre before. This one was a bit too intense for me. It's well written, and the stories are original.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 17, 2023
Thank you to Hellbound Books for the review copy.
This book is a good collection of stories from the Splatterpunk genre and great exposure to authors.
Stories range from the milder side to the what did I just read side.
I recommend this to people looking to get into the genre or for fans of the genre. Check it out.
This book is a good collection of stories from the Splatterpunk genre and great exposure to authors.
Stories range from the milder side to the what did I just read side.
I recommend this to people looking to get into the genre or for fans of the genre. Check it out.
August 12, 2024
This is a good mix of the very good, the entertaining and the "meh." I had a great time reading it although it got a little too splattery at times and I needed to supplement with something a little less moist and bloody.
December 8, 2025
Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. All of the stories were fantastic. The last story was my favorite. I will never look at Salisbury steak the same way again.
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